KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Yes, Lord, we have waited for you even when you were judging us. Our hearts long for your name and to remember who you are.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing that even during difficult times when God disciplines us, faithful people still wait for Him and desire to know Him more.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophetic song of praise, likely written during a time when Israel faced judgment for their unfaithfulness. The people are acknowledging that even God's discipline comes from His righteous character, and they choose to wait for His deliverance rather than turn away from Him.
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